ERIAC x MIDPOINT Scholarship Opportunities for Roma Filmmakers
The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) is partnering with MIDPOINT Institute to support Roma filmmakers with access to scholarships for MIDPOINT Feature Launch 2027 and MIDPOINT Focus Queer 2027, MIDPOINT Institute’s professional script and project development programmes for feature-length fiction films.
Roma filmmakers shortlisted for Feature Launch will benefit from free participation in the Online Feedback Session, and a 500 EUR discount per project if selected for the full program. The same discount applies to their projects if selected for Focus Queer.
Through this partnership, ERIAC is helping Roma filmmakers access professional training, project development opportunities and international industry networks, supporting greater diversity and stronger Roma representation across the audiovisual sector.
MIDPOINT Feature Launch 2027
Open Call: 3 September – 19 October 2027
MIDPOINT Feature Launch is a script and project development programme supporting emerging filmmakers in developing feature films for the international market, with a particular focus on Central and Eastern Europe and European co-productions. Writers, directors and producers work with experienced mentors and industry professionals to strengthen their projects creatively, strategically and for international production, while building industry connections.
Approximately 20 projects will be shortlisted for an online feedback session, where each team receives an individual consultation with a script consultant and producer tutor. 9 projects will then be selected for the full Feature Launch 2027 programme.
Who can apply?
- Writer and/or director of a first or second feature film
- Producer
- Maximum 3 participants per team
The programme welcomes projects worldwide. Non-European projects are eligible if they demonstrate an intention to co-produce with a European country.
MIDPOINT Focus Queer 2027
Open Call: 3 September – 19 October 2027
MIDPOINT Focus Queer is a professional script and project development programme for feature-length fiction films with central LGBTQ+ narratives, organised by the MIDPOINT Institute and Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF). The programme combines workshops, individual consultations and networking to help filmmakers strengthen their scripts and pitches and connect with financing and co-production partners.
The programme includes two in-person workshops in Prague and online consultations between them, culminating around KVIFF in July 2027.
Who can apply?
International teams of up to 3 writers, directors and/or producers can apply with feature-length fiction projects (no animation or documentary) with a clear focus on LGBTQ+ themes. Non-European teams are eligible if they intend to co-produce with a European country
Application: via the MIDPOINT Visitor Page
Fee: €1,200 per person, including accommodation, board, tuition and KVIFF accreditation; travel excluded. Partial scholarships and partner discounts are available, alongside opportunities for awards such as the €10,000 KVIFF & MIDPOINT Development Award.